Easter celebrations in Guyana will begin on Friday April 22, 2011 and marks the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in the Christian calendar. Easter Monday, April 25th is a National Holiday.
Easter In Guyana - Kite Flying
Kite Flying has become part of Easter ritual in Guyana and families across the country flock to popular open spaces such as the Kitty Seawall in Georgetown, the National Park and the 63 Beach in Berbice.
If the weather is cooperative, thousands of colorful kites will take to the skies. Cricket is also widely played during the Guyanese Easter celebrations.
A Vacquero riding a wild bronco during the Rupununi Rodeo during Easter
In Lethem in the Rupununi, the annual rodeo is held during the Easter weekend and shows off the skill of Amerindian cowbows (Vaqueros) featuring horse races, wild bull and bronco riding.
Bartica Regatta
The Bartica Regatta and the Miss Bartica Pageant are also held annually during the Easter weekend and it attracts thousands of the visitors to the mining community in Essequibo. Regatta features mainly water sports and competition such as jet-skiing and canoe racing.
Food is of course a big part of any Guyanese celebration and there will be lots of it. In Guyana there are no Easter egg hunts or the concept of the Easter bunny. The Guyanese food of choice that is unique to the Easter celebrations is “Hot Cross Buns” which is also the name of a British nursery rhyme. The cross on the buns is supposed to represent the cross on which Jesus Christ died.
Hot cross buns!
Hot cross buns!
One a penny, two a penny,
Hot cross buns.
If ye have no daughters,
Give them to your sons.
One a penny, two a penny,
Hot cross buns.
Nice post, wish i was in Guyana for Easter